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The Notable Films of 2010: Part Five
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Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence
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Roberts: 'Murphy's Death Is A Tremendous Loss For Hollywood'
22 December 2009 5:31 PM, PST
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Actor Eric Roberts has joined the celebrities paying tribute to Brittany Murphy, branding the tragic actress "a genuine pleasure" to work with.
The Clueless star passed away on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest in her Hollywood home.
Roberts worked alongside the actress in 2002 independent film Spun and again in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action movie The Expendables, and he admits he's been left stunned by Murphy's untimely death.
In a statement, Roberts says, "I would like to offer my sincere condolences, deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Brittany Murphy. I am saddened by her passing, She was a terrific young lady and an incredible actress.
"It was a genuine pleasure to have worked with such a talented individual. Brittany will be greatly missed by her family, friends and fans. Her untimely passing is a tremendous loss for Hollywood."
Murphy's cause of death has yet to be determined.
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Expendables Raw Footage Scene
22 December 2009 10:56 AM, PST
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Remember this image that was released a while back of Sylvester Stallone standing over those dead bodies wielding a couple of pistols from his new movie, The Expendables? Well, AICN have stumbled across some new raw footage that I think leads up to that photo.
AICN point it the fact that you have to remember this clip has had no other effects added to it, it is simply one shot from a crane camera and therefore don’t be surprised when it looks a bit naff!
The Expendables is a clash of the 80s & 90s hard men and has a cast which, as well as Stallone includes Anold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li and flying the flag for the girls, Charisma Carpenter and now (I still can’t believe it), the late Brittany Murphy. It’s out summer 2010 and we are looking forward to
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New The Expendables Raw Footage Emerges
22 December 2009 10:50 AM, PST
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A new YouTube video has surfaced with some unseen raw footage from The Expendables, which is set for a nationwide release on August 13, 2010. Click below to watch this brand new footage from this high-octane action film.The Expenables Raw FootageThe Expendables stars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Randy Couture, Steve Austin, David Zayas, Giselle Itié, Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brittany Murphy, Charisma Carpenter, Liam Hemsworth, Gary Daniels and will be released in theaters everywhere on August 13, 2010.
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Summit Entertainment bumps up the Bruce Willis spy thriller ‘Red’
21 December 2009 12:39 PM, PST
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Summit Entertainment has revealed that its upcoming big-screen adaptation of Red, based on the graphic novel by Warren Ellis, will arrive in theaters in October of 2010.
Starring Bruce Willis, Red centers on a retired black ops agent whose former employer sends a team of highly-trained and technologically advanced assassins after him.
The film was originally slated for November. Red will now face off against Saw VII and Prisoners.
Red also stars Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, John C. Reilly, Mary-Louise Parker and James Remar.
Parker plays the love interest, a federal pension worker who becomes embroiled in the Willis character’s struggle to stay alive.
DC’s Gregory Noveck exec produces with Jake Myers. Jon and Erich Hoeber adapted the script.
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Brittany Murphy obituary
21 December 2009 11:13 AM, PST
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From the age of five she was determined to be a Hollywood star
It has become something of a rite of passage for any young actress fresh on the Hollywood scene to be pencilled in to play Janis Joplin. Brittany Murphy, who has died unexpectedly aged 32, was one of several performers over the years who were attached to one Joplin biopic or another.
In this case, it was Piece of My Heart, for which Murphy auditioned successfully in 1999, but which was never made. It certainly was not much of a stretch to imagine her evoking the gusto and vulnerability required for that part.
Murphy was no run-of-the-mill star. In her first substantial role, as a greenhorn mentored by the coolest girl in school in the 1995 hit Clueless, she proved herself an inventive exponent of comedy. She demonstrated her versatility in dramatically intense films such as Girl, Interrupted and 8 Mile. She
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Actress Brittany Murphy Dead At 32
21 December 2009 7:00 AM, PST
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Word first came in Sunday afternoon that actress Brittany Murphy was found dead after going into cardiac arrest. TMZ was the first to report that Murphy was delivered, D.O.A. to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in California.
Brittany Murphy appeared in several television roles, but she is most remembered for her breakout role as Cher’s nerdy friend Tai in the 1995 film Clueless. The movie also featured Paul Rudd, Alicia Silverstone, and Donald Faison.
Murphy went on to star in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999), Girl, Interrupted (1999), Sidewalks of New York (2001), Riding in Cars With Boys (2001), Spun (2002), 8 Mile (2002), Sin City (2005), and Happy Feet (2006), in addition to other movies and shows.
She co-stars in the upcoming Sylvester Stallone movie The Expendables. She married screenwriter Simon Monjack in 2007. Murphy died of cardiac arrest on Dec 20, 2009 at the age of 32.
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Brittany Murphy: a life in clips
21 December 2009 6:14 AM, PST
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The Clueless and Sin City actor has died of a heart attack aged 32. We look back at her key roles on film
Brittany Murphy was not one of the world's great actors. Nor, in recent years, was she even especially visible. But she was a performer of immense charm, with a knockout smile and a chuckling, bee-bop voice it was difficult not to be won over by.
For a spell in the early 90s, Murphy established herself as one of Hollywood's freshest, most engaging mainstream leads – a doll-eyed ditz with a hint of vaguely filthy goofiness. She was Scarlett Johansson a half-generation older: she shared that actor's old-school Hollywood glamour, the big curves on a little frame, and the brains behind the fluff. Both even had singing careers. But while Johansson teamed up with some solid mentors, and got films of real credibility under her belt, Murphy struggled to cement a career that,
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Interview: Brittany Murphy (The Dead Girl)
21 December 2009 4:43 AM, PST
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What a strange bit of untimely news this morning. Who dies of a heart attack at age 32? Makes no sense. The above news headline isn't a case of bad taste -- I've decided to re-publish a Brittany Murphy interview we had on the site, which I had completely forgot that we had, but it serves as a reminder that the actress, known for bubbly roles as Jameson mentions in his intro below, and as of late, had some back to back films that went the direct to video route, should also be remembered for taking on some difficult, challenging indie parts as in Karen Moncrieff's film. - What a strange bit of untimely news this morning. Who dies of a heart attack at age 32? Makes no sense. The above news headline isn't a case of bad taste -- I've decided to re-publish a Brittany Murphy interview we had on the site,
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Sin City actress Brittany Murphy dies at age 32
21 December 2009 1:12 AM, PST
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Hollywood actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32 after going into cardiac arrest, it's been confirmed.
Among her many roles, Murphy played sex-siren barmaid Shellie in 2005's Sin City, adapted from a graphic novel by Frank Miller. It also starred Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen and Jessica Alba.
News of Murphy's death emerged following an emergency call earlier today from the Los Angeles home where she lived with her husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack, whom she wed in 2007.
Murphy, who also starred in Clueless and 8 Mile, was said to have been found slumped unconscious in the shower.
She had reportedly suffered cardiac arrest, meaning her heart had suddenly stopped functioning. Medics failed to revive her and she was taken to Cedar-Sinai Medical Centre where she was pronounced dead on arrival.
The actress was recently reported to have been fired from the Puerto Rico film set of thriller The Caller for 'difficult' behaviour,
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Brittany Murphy R.I.P.
21 December 2009 12:08 AM, PST
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It's our sad news to report that Brittany Murphy, the actor who had a break-out hit with Clueless and went on to star in the likes of Sin City, 8 Mile and Happy Feet, has died at the age of 32.
The story broke when Hollywood tabloid site reported that TMZ that Murphy died early Sunday morning after going into full cardiac arrest and being declared dead on arrival after being rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
After her breakthrough in Clueless, Murphy got attention for her role in the 2001 thriller Don't Say A Word which led to key roles in Eminem's 8 Mile and starring roles in the comedies Just Married with then-boyfriend Ashton Kutcher, Uptown Girls with Dakota Fanning and Little Black Book.
Murphy received the most critical praise for her role in the 2006 indie drama The Dead Girl, released the same year as her voice could be heard as
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Brittany Murphy's Forthcoming Movies: A Status Report
20 December 2009 11:22 PM, PST
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Producers and directors of the late actress' most recent projects weigh in.
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Brittany Murphy
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From the quotable "Clueless" to the hard-bitten "8 Mile," Brittany Murphy has left behind a legacy of remarkable onscreen roles. But before her sudden death on Sunday, the 32-year-old actress also completed work on several films and was getting set to begin another in January. Not much is known about these low-profile projects, so MTV News got in touch with various producers and reps connected to the films to figure out their status and when audiences might have the chance to see the actress at work in the future.
"Abandoned"
Before her passing, Murphy completed work on this psychological thriller in which she plays a woman with a history of psychiatric issues who accompanies her boyfriend (Dean Cain) to the hospital for surgery, only to have him disappear without a trace.
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Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
20 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST
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Versatile actress Brittany Murphy, who appeared in both light-hearted comedies and darker dramas, died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles on Sunday, December 20th. She reportedly collapsed at the home shared with her spouse Simon Monjack. After firefighters were unable to revive her, Murphy was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at approximately 10:04am
An autopsy has yet to be performed, but Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter told the Associated Press that Murphy died of natural causes. Experts are looking into her medical history and toxicology reports.
The actress, who was of Irish, Eastern European and Italian-American descent, got her start on television, but her career took off with 1999’s Girl, Interrupted, which Murphy starred in alongside Winona Ryder and Angelina Jolie. Big studio films followed, including the Michael Douglas thriller Don’t Say a Word (2001), the Eminem drama 8 Mile (2002), and the romantic comedy Little Black Book
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Cause of Brittany Murphy's Sudden Death Investigated
20 December 2009 6:58 PM, PST
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"Uptown Girls" star Brittany Murphy has passed away on Sunday morning, December 20. While the actress has been reported to have died of cardiac arrest at the age of 32 years old, Los Angeles police and coroner will conduct an investigation, which includes an autopsy, to determine ther cause of death, People magazine reported.
The autopsy on Murphy's body, according to TMZ, will be performed although her husband Simon Monjack wished the otherwise. The site mentioned in its report the British screenwriter has told hospital staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center that he did not want an autopsy done on his deceased wife.
The actress who voice Gloria in "Happy Feet" was found unconscious by her mother in the shower at her home on Sunday. At 8 A.M., a call went out to 911. It was said that the call was made by her husband. Thirty minutes later, paramedics arrived at her Beverly Hills
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Brittany Murphy Dies at 32
20 December 2009 6:36 PM, PST
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Access Hollywood has confirmed that actress Brittany Murphy went into cardiac arrest and died on Sunday morning. Brittany was only 32. A Cedars-Sinai representative confirms that she was pronounced dead at 10:04Am in Los Angeles, California. Brittany was known for many of her film and television roles, such as “Clueless”, “Drop Dead Gorgeous”, “Happy Feet”, “King of the Hill”, “Just Married” co-starring Ashton Kutcher, “Sin City” and in the upcoming films “Abandoned” and “The Expendables” from director Sylvester Stallone. Brittany married screenwriter Simon Monjack in May of 2007.
We at Shockya.com extend our sincerest condolences to her loved ones.
Stay tuned to Shockya.com for the latest details.
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Actress Brittany Murphy Gone Too Soon – Dead at 32
20 December 2009 3:36 PM, PST
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Death has been working overtime this year. So far, Hollywood has lost legends Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Karl Malden, Bea Arthur, Dom DeLuise, John Hughes, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze, David Carradine, Billy Mays and with only a couple weeks left in 2009, death has claimed the young life of actress Brittany Murphy.
According to TMZ, Murphy was found unconscious in her shower this morning by her mother around 8 Am at her home in Los Angeles, California. Paramedics quickly came to her house and determined that she was in full cardiac arrest (read: heart attack) and performed CPR all the way to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, just a few miles away. Attempts to revive her were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Brittany Murphy is survived by her husband of 2 years Simon Monjack and had no children.
Brittany Murphy was a beautiful actress with a varied and prolific career spanning TV,
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Brittany Murphy is Dead at 32
20 December 2009 3:02 PM, PST
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Actress Brittany Murphy suffered a cardiac arrest and died Sunday morning at the age of 32. The cause of her condition and untimely death is unknown and a police investigation is pending.
A family member called paramedics around 8:00 am from a Los Angeles home with her husband Simon Monjack, and she was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead on arrival at 10:04, according to TMZ.
She played a supporting role in 1995 teen classic Clueless, Sin City, and 8 Mile, as well as voice work for the animated “King of the Hill” and Happy Feet. Murphy was recently fired from horror movie The Caller and replaced by New Moon star Rachelle Lefevre. Her final on screen performance may be a small role in Sylvester Stallone’s The Expendables.
Former boyfriend Ashton Kutcher tweeted his reaction. “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine,” Kutcher wrote. “My deepest
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Actress Brittany Murphy Dies
20 December 2009 3:01 PM, PST
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Actress Brittany Murphy has died at the age of 32, Los Angeles hospital officials have confirmed.
According to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center spokeswoman Sally Stewart, Murphy died at 10:04 am local time on Sunday. Stewart would not provide a cause of death, or any further information.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call at 8 am from a home that is believed to belong to Murphy's husband, British screenwriter Simon Monjack.
Online reports suggest Murphy died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Los Angeles home she shared with Monjack, where paramedics arrived after the actress' mother allegedly discovered her unconscious in the shower.
According to TMZ.com, Murphy could not be revived by paramedics and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
The actress' publicist Nicole Perna confirms the tragedy, but has not elaborated on the circumstances surrounding Murphy's death, telling WENN, "In this time of sadness, the family thanks you for your love and support. It is their wish that you respect their privacy."
Murphy's acting career began in the 1990s with small television, commercial and film roles. Her big break came when she landed a leading role in teen hit Clueless alongside Alicia Silverstone in 1995.
She is also well known for starring in Eminem's 8 Mile and comic-book adaptation Sin City.
The late star provided the voices for several animated characters, including Luanne Platter on more than 200 episodes of U.S. TV series King of the Hill and Gloria the penguin in 2006 film Happy Feet. That same year, she released the single Faster Kill Pussycat, which became a dance club hit.
Murphy recently wrapped her scenes in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming film, The Expendables, set for release next year.
She dated Ashton Kutcher and appeared as on-screen lovers with the hunk in 2003 comedy Just Married. The pair split the same year. She was later briefly engaged to production assistant Joe Macaluso in 2005, before marrying Monjack in a Jewish ceremony in 2007.
The Los Angeles Coroner’s office has launched an investigation into the cause of her death, reports RadarOnline.com.
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Brittany Murphy 1977-2009
20 December 2009 2:26 PM, PST
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Another surprising and sad celebrity death today as 2009 draws to a close. Actress Brittany Murphy has passed away at the young age of 32 after a cardiac arrest. According to TMZ [1], her mother found her unconscious in the shower this morning and called 911. Paramedics tried to revive her en route to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead on arrival. An investigation into the exact cause of death is still on going.
Murphy starred in such films as Clueless, Sin City and 8 Mile, among others. Although the quality of her acting gigs seemed to be declining as of late, she did have a role in Sylvester Stallone's upcoming action movie The Expendables. What are your favourite Brittany Murphy flicks?
[1] http://www.tmz.com/2009/12/20/brittany-murphy-dies-cardiac-arrest/
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Brittany Murphy Dies at Age of 32
20 December 2009 12:51 PM, PST
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Well, another young actor has passed away as Brittany Murphy died of a heart attack today at the age of 32. TMZ reports Murphy went into full cardiac arrest early Sunday and could not be revived.
The site reports a 911 call was made at 8:00 Am from a home in Los Angeles that is listed as belonging to her husband, Simon Monjack. Apparently Murphy's mom discovered her unconscious in the shower. The paramedics arrived, quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center -- several miles away -- and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Sources at The Hollywood Reporter have since confirmed the reports.
I first remember Murphy as Tai in Clueless in 1995 and more recently she voiced Gloria in Happy Feet and played Shellie in Sin City. IMDb lists three films for the
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